Couscous and Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Couscous and Cherry Tomato Salad is the perfect recipe for a light, healthy meal or a vibrant side dish. Fluffy couscous provides the ideal base for sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and mint. A zesty lemon dressing ties everything together, while optional crumbled feta adds a deliciously tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a quick and versatile option, perfect for lunch, picnics, or dinner parties. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it’s a colorful crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature while preparing the vegetables and dressing.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint. Finely dice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
If desired, crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese over the salad and gently toss to incorporate.
Refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2876 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
